Totally amazing biodegradable paper plates!!!
Ξ October 30th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Environment |
https://www.verterra.com/default.aspx
Rank of 43 fruits & veggies based on pesticide content.
Ξ October 29th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Food, health |
This site has a list of 43 fruits and vegetables ranked based on their pesticide content. It’s a great way to save some money if you can’t buy all organic!
http://www.foodnews.org/walletguide.php
10 tips to catch a liar!
Ξ October 24th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ mental health |
This is a helpful article for people who struggle with untrustworthy people.
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/10-ways-catch-liar?ecd=wnl_nrn_102308
Beware of cereal nutrition value.
Ξ October 23rd, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Food, Lifestyle & Diabetes, health |
According to Consumer Reports, some breakfast cereals directly marketed to children are more than half sugar by weight.
Splenda: Not so splendid a product when it comes to your health…
Ξ October 21st, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Food, health |
According to an article from the New York Times, “…Splenda — the grainy white crystals in the little yellow packets — contributes to obesity, destroys “good” intestinal bacteria and prevents prescription drugs from being absorbed.”
Finally! Studies show overprescription of medication for ADHD.
Ξ October 20th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ mental health |
“Most children with ADHD should [instead] be offered psychological therapy to improve their behaviour, backed up by training to support their parents and teachers”, according to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (NCCMH).
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article4813727.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=2015164
If you drink energy drinks, you may want to know this…
Ξ October 16th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Food, Lifestyle & Cardiovascular diseases, Uncategorized |
According to Dr. Mercola, some energy drinks contain the equivalent caffeine of 14 cans of Coca-Cola. The problem is this information is often unlabeled, and few include warnings about the potential health risks of caffeine intoxication. Not only that, but for individuals that suffer from hypertenstion (and some people are unaware of it), beverages like these may lead to stroke and other cardiovascular problems.
To read the whole article, go to: http://articles.meracola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/10/16/caffeine-experts-call-for-warning-labels-for-energy-drinks.aspx
Beware: Even one cigarette a week can harm your arteries.
Ξ October 10th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Lifestyle & Cardiovascular diseases, Uncategorized, health |
According to this study, the healthier an artery is, the more responsive it is to changes in blood flow. People who smokes even very occasionally (one to two cigarettes per week) show a reduction in responsiveness. This is an early sign of arterial damage. To read more go to:http://www.physorg.com/news142596152.html